Following a restructure, AirAsia X (AAX) is resuming its full commercial service post-pandemic between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney commencing from February 14 with amazing deals from A$399.
The airline said it will prioritize full redemptions for its passengers affected by the restructuring with passengers able to reinstate their flight booking and utilize their credit account to book the flights.
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Flights will initially be operated weekly on Mondays from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney and returning on Tuesdays, starting February 14, 2022, to March 22, 2022.
Schedules for the autumn/winter session will be announced in mid-February.
It is understood that a resumption of flights to other Australian destinations including Perth will be reviewed over the coming months.
From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, the one-way economy fare is A$399 and A$1,299 for business class.
AirAsia X chief executive Benyamin Ismail (below) said: “Following our travel downtime over the last two years, and the recent completion of our restructuring process, we are thrilled to be able to relaunch and commence our gradual return to the skies.
“This would not have been possible without the overwhelming support from our guests and creditors and we thank them for their patience and understanding.
“Without any domestic routes AAX has been significantly affected by the pandemic. We now see light at the end of this long tunnel and we are working hard to operate again in all of our key markets, as one of the world’s leading low-cost medium-haul operators.
“Starting with flights to and from Sydney, we will progressively continue to honor outstanding bookings and Credit Accounts for our guests and creditors in other markets as soon as possible.
“As we anticipate the gradual reopening of international borders around the world in 2022, we are delighted to return to Australia first, as one of our most popular markets.
“This new weekly service for guests marks a significant milestone for the resumption of our commercial services and will contribute to our growth post-restructuring.
“We look forward to announcing additional new services soon.”
Chief Operating Officer of AirAsia X Captain Suresh Kumar Bangah said: “We have been very active on all-cargo flights throughout the pandemic and this has been a lifeline for us.
“For the first time, we are adding on passengers to supplement cargo revenue in our push to be a major combination carrier in this part of the world.
“Whilst take-up will be gradual, it can only get better in the coming months as more
people return to the skies. We are ready for that pent-up demand.”
The airline said “fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents, international students, and eligible visa holders can travel to and from Australia without applying for a travel exemption.
AirAsia X is a low-cost affiliate of the AirAsia Group operating an all wide body
A330-300 fleet. The airline together with its Thai associate Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) have carried over 19 million guests since commencing service in 2007.
